A second molar root canal in the student clinic: treat or refer
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A 52-year-old needs a root canal on an upper second molar and has been booked into the student clinic. The student fills in the AAE case difficulty form before starting.
- Upper second molar
- Canal path indistinct on the radiograph, roots strongly curved
- Anxious but cooperative; opens normally
- Completed form: one item in the high column, two in the moderate, 46 points in all
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A 52-year-old needs a root canal on an upper second molar and has been booked into the student clinic. The student fills in the AAE case difficulty form before starting.
- Upper second molar
- Canal path indistinct on the radiograph, roots strongly curved
- Anxious but cooperative; opens normally
- Completed form: one item in the high column, two in the moderate, 46 points in all
M33 step 5: Decide: treat, treat under close supervision, or refer. Open this step in the lesson.Unlock the questions
The questions open with the $99 season (90 days), the $149/yr student seat, or a class code that assigns M33. The first case is free.
Unlock the full library Open the free caseM33: Endodontic case difficulty: assess the patient, the tooth and its history, score the case, and decide to treat or refer. Open the lesson step